Recipe of Beef Wellington

Beef Wellington is a classic British dish that features beef tenderloin coated in mushroom duxelles, wrapped in puff pastry, and baked to golden perfection. Here’s a traditional recipe to guide you through making Beef Wellington:

Ingredients

For the Beef

• 2 pounds (about 900g) beef tenderloin, trimmed
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Dijon mustard (optional)

For the Mushroom Duxelles

• 1 pound (about 450g) mushrooms, finely chopped (e.g., cremini or button mushrooms)
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

For the Puff Pastry

• 1 pound (about 450g) store-bought puff pastry, thawed if frozen
• Flour, for dusting

For Assemble

Step 01: (Preheat the Oven) Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 02: (Season and Sear the Beef) Season the beef tenderloin with salt and black pepper. In a hot skillet, heat the olive oil. Sear the beef on all sides until browned. Optionally, brush the beef with Dijon mustard for added flavor. Allow the beef to cool.

Step 03: (Prepare the Mushroom Duxelles) In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté the chopped mushrooms, shallots, and garlic over medium heat until the mushrooms release their moisture and become golden brown. Season with salt and black pepper. Add chopped parsley, stir, and cook for an additional minute. Allow the mushroom mixture to cool.

Step 04: (Wrap the Beef with Mushroom Duxelles) Lay out a sheet of plastic wrap. Lay the slices of prosciutto or Parma ham on it, slightly overlapping. Spread the mushroom duxelles over the ham. Place the seared beef in the center, then use the plastic wrap to tightly wrap the ham and duxelles around the beef. Chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.

Step 05: (Roll Out Puff Pastry) Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface to a size large enough to encase the beef.

Step 06: (Assemble Beef Wellington) Unwrap the beef from the ham and duxelles. Place it in the center of the rolled-out puff pastry. Roll the pastry around the beef, sealing the edges. Trim any excess pastry.

Step 07: (Brush with Egg Wash) Brush the rolled pastry with the beaten egg, ensuring it’s well coated.

Step 08: (Bake) Place the Beef Wellington on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.

Step 09: (Rest and Serve) Allow the Beef Wellington to rest for a few minutes before slicing. This helps retain the juices.

Step 10: (Enjoy) Serve slices of Beef Wellington with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.